Adam Ostrowski (RAF officer)
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Adam Ostrowski | |
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| Born | 15 February 1919 |
| Died | 9 March 2018 |
| Nationality | Polish |
Adam Mieczysław Ostrowski (15 February 1919 in Borysław[1] – 9 March 2018 in London)[2] was a Polish RAF pilot who fought in World War II and was active in Polish organisations.
Biography
[edit]As a military pilot, Ostrowski flew in the 317 "Wileński" RAF Fighter Squadron, where he served as a lieutenant. Later he was promoted to colonel.[3] He remained in Great Britain after the war. He became involved in Polish expatriates and veterans' activities. In 1990, he became the Chairman of the Polish Airmen's Association in London.[4] On 11 November 1990 he was awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta by the President of Poland in exile Ryszard Kaczorowski.[5] On 23 July 2012, in recognition of outstanding merits in the activities for the benefit of Polish-born veterans, President Bronisław Komorowski awarded him the Commander's Cross with the Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta.[6]
He was one of eight Polish Spitfire pilots to sign a special edition print to commemorate the Polish contribution to the Battle of Britain.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Lista Krzystka
- ^ "Adam Ostrowski obituary". TheGuardian.com. 25 March 2018.
- ^ http://www.londyn.msz.gov.pl/en/c/MOBILE/news/polish_veterans_at_raf_northolt_open_day
- ^ Polish Airmen's Association
- ^ A message about granting the Order of the Rebirth of Poland of November 11, 1990. " Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland ". No. 4, pp. 54, December 20, 1990.
- ^ Order of the President of the Republic of Poland of 23 July 2012 on awarding orders and decorations ( MP from 2012, item 956 ).
- ^ CCB Aviation Ltd